{"id":7851,"date":"2023-09-01T09:51:37","date_gmt":"2023-09-01T13:51:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/?p=7851"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T10:36:30","slug":"german-cocktails","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themixer.com\/en-us\/learn\/german-cocktails\/","title":{"rendered":"18 German Cocktail Recipes to Celebrate Oktoberfest in Style"},"content":{"rendered":"

German cocktails<\/span><\/span> to celebrate Oktoberfest? <\/span><\/span>Das <\/span>ist<\/span> gut, <\/span>S<\/span>chatz<\/span><\/span><\/em>! <\/span>The Mixer has been gearing up for the world’s largest <\/span><\/span>Volksfest<\/span><\/span><\/em>, and <\/span>we’ve<\/span> rounded up a tasty list of some of the best<\/span> traditional and modern<\/span> <\/span>German drinks<\/span><\/span> around.<\/span> So, grab a cocktail shaker, don a <\/span><\/span>d<\/span><\/em>irndl<\/em> <\/span><\/span>if you dare, <\/span>and <\/span>let’s<\/span> bring on the<\/span> <\/span>g<\/span>audi<\/span><\/span><\/em>!\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Radler<\/h2>\n

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A Radler is the <\/span>German<\/span> version of a beer shandy<\/span>. <\/span>One of those<\/span> <\/span>traditional German cockta<\/span>il<\/span>s<\/span><\/span>, <\/span>every<\/span>one loves, <\/span>i<\/span>t<\/span> <\/span>combines<\/span> a lighter style of beer, like a lager, with sparkling lemonade or lemon-lime soda. This balanced mix <\/span>makes it an ideal beverage for a warm day. Simply add 8 oz of light beer and <\/span>8 oz<\/span> of sparkling lemonade or club soda to a pint glass, stir briefly, and serve.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Beer lovers, this way<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>10 Beer Cocktails for the Win<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

2. Bourbon Radler<\/h2>\n

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If you like your shandy drinks with a bit of a kick, the Bourbon Radler is a <\/span><\/span>German mixed drink<\/span><\/span> you’ve got to try. Simply add 1 oz of bourbon to the classic recipe and give it a stir. Easy does it! We also love adding some fresh lemon slices as garnish.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Wild Turkey 101<\/a><\/span> is a great fit for a Bourbon Radler thanks to its bold flavor and higher proof, which stands up beautifully to the light, citrusy notes of the shandy. Its rich caramel and vanilla undertones add depth and balance to the drink, making it an easy yet satisfying twist on a classic Radler.<\/h6>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Stay cozy<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>9 of the Best Bourbon Winter Cocktails to Warm the Soul<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Bavarian Coffee<\/h2>\n

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Bavarian Coffee is a decadent <\/span><\/span>German schnapps cocktail<\/span><\/span> made with brewed coffee, peppermint schnapps, cream, and coffee liqueur. In a mug, combine half a cup of strong, freshly brewed coffee, 0.5 oz peppermint schnapps, 0.5 oz coffee liqueur, 1 teaspoon white sugar, and 1 oz full cream milk or cream. Stir until the sugar dissolves, then top with a dollop of whipped cream and a few chocolate shavings or sprinkles if <\/span>you\u2019re<\/span> feeling indulgent. \u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You might also like<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>9 Best Coffee Cocktails to End Your Evening with a Kick<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

4. Brandy Vermouth cocktail<\/h2>\n

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If you love a classic <\/span><\/span>Manhattan<\/span><\/span><\/a>, this <\/span><\/span>famous German cocktail <\/span><\/span>should be on your radar for sure. Also called an Asbach Manhattan, as a tip of the hat to a famous brand of German brandy, this classy cocktail combines <\/span>2 oz<\/span> brandy, <\/span>1 oz<\/span> <\/span>Cinzano Vermouth Rosso<\/span><\/span><\/a>, and 1 dash of bitters. Combine all the ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Read next<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Manhattan vs. Old Fashioned Cocktail: What is the Difference?<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

5. Gl\u00fchwein<\/h2>\n

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This warm German wine drink<\/span>\u00a0is a winter staple across Germany, Austria and parts of Switzerland. Often enjoyed as an <\/span>after-skiing drink<\/span><\/a>, spiced “glow wine” is a great winter sip to make in batches.\u202f\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n

Combine a cup of water, a cup of sugar, and one cinnamon stick in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cut one orange in half and squeeze both orange halves over the sugar mixture to release their juice. Push five cloves into the outside of each orange peel and place it in the simmering mixture. Continue to simmer over low heat until thick and syrupy (approximately 20 to 30 minutes).\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

When the mixture is finished simmering, stir in one bottle of red wine and heat until steaming (around 3 to 5 minutes). Discard the orange peels and cinnamon sticks. Ladle into mugs and garnish with fresh orange slices.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

6. Chilled Spiced Apple Beer Punch<\/h2>\n

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Apple cocktails<\/a> are perfect for fall, and this Apple Spiced Beer Punch is a great batch drink to whip up when you\u2019re serving a thirsty crowd. In a medium-size saucepan, add three apples (cored and sliced), 0.5 cup sugar, the juice of one lemon, two cinnamon sticks, and two whole cloves. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Lower the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sugar is completely dissolved, about 3-5 minutes. Let the mixture cool completely, then stir in two cans of light beer (a lager works well) and fresh lemon slices. Serve this <\/span>German beer cocktail<\/span> chilled.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

7. Swimming Pool cocktail<\/h2>\n

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Germany might not be known as a beach holiday destination, but this easy sipper will give you a taste of the country\u2019s fun-loving side. It’s a<\/span> German cocktail with vodka that boasts a dreamy turquoise blue color.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make, add 1 oz <\/span>SKYY vodka<\/span><\/a>, 1 oz <\/span>Wray & Nephew rum<\/span><\/a>, 0.5 oz coconut milk, 0.5 oz sweetened condensed milk, and 2 oz pineapple juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake well and strain into a serving glass. Add 1 oz blue cura\u00e7ao directly to the glass, garnish with a wedge of fresh pineapple and a maraschino cherry and serve. If you’re feeling very fancy, you can also rim the glass with coconut milk and shredded coconut beforehand.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More tropical treats<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>Pi\u00f1a Colada<\/a> | Blue Hawaiian<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8. Kirsch Royale<\/h2>\n

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Kirschwasser<\/span> or kirsch, is a clear, colorless brandy traditionally made from the double distillation of morello cherries, a dark-colored cultivar of the sour cherry<\/span>. <\/span>It\u2019s<\/span> used in a <\/span>Kirsch Royale<\/span>, <\/span>one of the <\/span>festive<\/span> <\/span>German mixed drinks<\/span> <\/span>that\u2019s<\/span> super <\/span>easy<\/span> to <\/span>serve<\/span>. <\/span>Just a<\/span>dd <\/span>0.5 oz<\/span> kirsch <\/span>and <\/span>1 oz<\/span> cherry syrup to a champagne flute. Top off with <\/span>3 oz<\/span> of Champagne or Prosecco, garnish with a maraschino cherry if <\/span>you like<\/span> and serve.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it bubbly! <\/span><\/b>French Champagne Cocktail<\/a> | Grand Mimosa<\/a> | Champagne Martini<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

9. Eierlik\u00f6r (German Egg Liqueur)<\/h2>\n

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Thick, sweet, and creamy, German Egg Liqueur (Eierlik\u00f6r), is a delicious <\/span>German cocktail recipe<\/span> for the holidays,<\/span> made with egg yolks, cream, and rum. This differs slightly from Eggnog, which calls for whole eggs, cream, and milk. The recipe is a little tricky, but 100% worth it.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Separate four eggs and add the yolks to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Add one cup of powdered sugar and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract and mix with an electric hand mixer or a whisk until it has a creamy consistency. Mix in half a cup of whipping cream and keep whisking. Now slowly pour in half a cup of rum while still whisking vigorously. Did someone say arm-day?\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Once the mixture froths, place the bowl in a hot water bath on the stovetop and keep whisking for a few minutes until thick and creamy. This works best if you fill a shallow, medium-sized pot with hot water and place your mixing bowl into the water. Make sure that the water in the pot is hot but not boiling since you don’t want the egg liqueur to start bubbling and lose its alcohol.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pour into glasses to sip right away or into sanitized bottles to keep for later. If you use clean equipment and fresh eggs, the egg liqueur should keep in the fridge for around four months.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

More creamy goodness:<\/span><\/b> Classic Eggnog<\/a> | Vegan Eggnog<\/a> | Dairy-Free Eggnog<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

10. Sloe Gin Holler<\/h2>\n

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If you love a <\/span><\/span>Sloe Gin Fizz<\/span><\/span><\/a>, here’s a recipe with a slight twist<\/span><\/span>. Mash up 9 raspberries, which should give you about 0.5 oz raspberry puree. Pour 1.5 oz <\/span>sloe<\/span> gin and 1.5 oz lime juice into a chilled glass. Add the raspberry puree, mix well, and <\/span>top<\/span> off with club soda. Decorate with three fresh raspberries. Serve and enjoy.\u202f<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

11. Gin Basil Smash<\/h2>\n

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Drinks like the Strawberry Basil cocktail<\/a> have been enjoying the limelight <\/span>lately<\/span>, and this Gin Basil Smash plays in the same fresh, herbaceous space. Place 8-10 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle them gently. Add 2.5 oz Bulldog gin<\/a>, 0.75 oz lemon juice, and 0.75 oz simple syrup. Add two handfuls of ice and shake <\/span>until<\/span> cold. Strain the drink into an ice-filled lowball glass, top off with a splash of club soda, and garnish <\/span>your <\/span><\/span>German gin cocktail<\/span><\/span> with a few fresh basil leaves.\u202f<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

12. Nikolaschka \u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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The <\/span>best Cognac cocktails<\/a><\/span> come to the party with a dapper stride, and the Nikolaschka certainly ticks this box. This classic German cocktail is made by pouring 1.5 oz Cognac into a snifter glass, which is then topped with a lemon disk. Put 1 teaspoon of sugar on one side and 1 teaspoon of powdered coffee on the other side of the disk. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, how do you drink it? Well, you can place the lemon slice on your tongue and then drink the Cognac but keep it in your mouth for 30 seconds before you swallow it. Discard the lemon slice. Or you can drink the Cognac first and then eat the lemon slice that’s been topped with sugar and coffee.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

13. H\u00fcttentee<\/h2>\n

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Did you know? German alcoholic <\/span>drinks also include<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span>tea cocktails.<\/span><\/a>\u00a0Called Jagertee or H\u00fcttentee, this cozy drink features a combination of rum, black tea, citrus fruit, and winter spices such as cinnamon and cloves. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Take a stainless-steel pot and add 1 cup of your favorite tea, 1 cup of spiced rum, 1 cup of red wine, 1 cup of plum brandy (or any liqueur you like), 1 cup of orange juice, three whole cloves, a cinnamon stick, and two lemon slices. Heat until simmering and simmer for another 5 minutes. Take the pot off the heat, add sugar to taste and stir to dissolve before serving. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

14. Savoy Affair<\/h2>\n

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How about something a little fruity to add to your line-up of <\/span><\/span>Oktoberfest cocktails<\/span><\/span>? Add 0.5 oz strawberry liqueur, 0.5 oz peach brandy, 0.5 oz lime juice, and 0.5 oz passion fruit juice to a champagne flute. Top off with 4 oz of Champagne or Prosecco and garnish with a sugar-dipped strawberry before serving.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Read next<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>The 10 Best Champagne Cocktails for Any Occasion<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

15. Hugo cocktail<\/h2>\n

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If you enjoy light and bubbly German spritz drinks<\/span><\/span>, then this <\/span>Hugo cocktail<\/span><\/a> recipe is for you. Made with elderflower liqueur, Prosecco, and club soda, it\u2019s a delightful floral spin on the <\/span>Aperol Spritz<\/span><\/a>, packing a flavorful punch but with a lower <\/span>ABV<\/span>. The Hugo cocktail is the perfect after-work drink if you\u2019re living on the lighter side of life. For an extra kick, you can add a bit of <\/span>Bulldog Gin<\/span><\/a>, but this cocktail is equally delicious without it. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Keep it floral<\/span><\/b>: <\/span>13 Tasty Elderflower Cocktails to Try at Home<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

16. German Mule<\/h2>\n

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Mule cocktails<\/span><\/a> are always a refreshing choice, and the German Mule is such a fun variation on this easy-peasy drink template.\u00a0 Fill a copper mug or your choice of serving glass with ice cubes. Pour in 1.5 oz of herbal liqueur (e.g., J\u00e4germeister) and 0.5 oz lime juice. Top off with ginger beer, garnish with a lime wedge, and enjoy!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

17. German Bowle<\/h2>\n

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German cocktail drinks<\/span> to serve a crowd? Step right up, besties! The German Bowle wine punch has a storied history that started with British officers in India in the 1800s, and over time, wound its way to Deutschland<\/em>. These days it\u2019s a beloved communal punch often served at German gatherings. It’s especially popular during festive occasions like summer parties and Oktoberfest.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To make a batch of 20 servings, grab 2 bottles of white wine, 1 bottle of sparkling wine or Champagne, 29 oz of canned mandarins, 29 oz of canned peaches (sliced or whole), 20 oz of canned pineapple bits, 1 cup of brandy (optional), and 0.25 cup of sugar (optional).<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Drain the fruit, saving the juice, then cut the peaches into bite-sized pieces. Combine the fruit in a large bowl, add brandy and sugar if you like, and let it chill for a few hours or overnight. Then stir in the reserved juice and white wine, chill for another 2 hours, and finish with sparkling wine just before serving. Garnish with plenty of fresh fruit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

No-ABV vibes?<\/span><\/b> Try our Mock Champagne Punch instead<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

18. Aperol Spritz cocktail<\/h2>\n

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We bet your <\/span>German-inspired cocktail<\/span> bingo card didn’t have the <\/span>Aperol Spritz<\/span><\/a> on it! While this summery sipper originally hails from Italy, it has become a staple in Germany’s gastronomy scene. It pairs beautifully with iconic German eats like flammkuchen<\/em> (German pizza-like flatbread) with cr\u00e8me fra\u00eeche and onions, and wurstsalat<\/em> (sausage salad) with a tangy dressing. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Feeling frosty<\/span><\/b>? <\/span>Try our Frozen Aperol Spritz recipe<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What did we tell you?\u202f It\u2019s quite the line-up of <\/span><\/i>popular German drinks<\/span><\/i>, right?! The Mixer loves taking you on a deep dive into exciting cultures and their gorgeous drinks, so remember to <\/span><\/i>sign up for our newsletter<\/span><\/i><\/a> so we can keep you in the loop. In the meantime, visit the <\/span><\/i>SKYY<\/span><\/i><\/a>, <\/span><\/i>Bulldog<\/span><\/i><\/a>, and <\/span><\/i>Wild Turkey<\/span><\/i><\/a> websites to stock up on <\/span><\/i>lecker<\/span> German cocktail bases. <\/span><\/i>Prost<\/span>!\u202f\u00a0<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

German cocktails to celebrate Oktoberfest? Das ist gut, Schatz! The Mixer has been gearing up for the world’s largest Volksfest, and we’ve rounded up a tasty list of some of the best traditional and modern German drinks around. 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